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Bureau of Meteorology
EUS Program Coordinator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $94,563 to $105,910
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 60015383
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 21 November
Agency website: https://www.bom.gov.au
The opportunity: The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a skilled End User Services Program Coordinator who will work under the direction of the End User Services Program Manager to support the coordination of projects, products, support operations, and strategic initiatives across its nationwide offices.
Based at the bureau’s Melbourne office and working as part of a distributed team, the successful applicant will assist in the delivery of in-flight EUS projects, coordinate support operations, contribute to asset lifecycle management, support contract oversight, and help maintain effective vendor relationships. This role will also involve working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with program objectives, timelines, and service standards.
The successful applicant will be a key member of the Service & Infrastructure Management – End User Services (EUS) section within the Data and Digital group. On a day-to-day basis, they will work closely with the End User Services Managers as well as internal teams to maintain and improve ICT assets and services, scheduling and licence maintenance, including procurements of software, hardware, and any associated peripherals within supported ICT operating environments: namely, Windows, Linux, and Apple.
A calm, assertive demeanour is required to ensure accountabilities are assigned and blockages overcome. The successful applicant will have proven practical experience in dealing with internal colleagues, including senior leaders and external customers such as vendors.
In addition, the successful applicant will maintain vendor contract management relationships, monitor trends, and perform auditing and tracking of overall asset health compliance.
Position contact: Scott Hayes
Telephone: (03) 9669 4191.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Australian Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: 2025/3747
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The opportunity: To be successful in the role, you will need to meet the SES capability for the SES Band 2 level, and have:
- The ability to demonstrate your collaboration and agility with a proven record of delivering high-quality and innovative financial management outcomes in a complex, politically sensitive, and operationally diverse environment.
- Outstanding leadership skills, a substantial record of achievement and a reputation for innovation and delivery of results – we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in the grey, acting transparently and being accountable.
- Exceptional stakeholder relationship skills and experience in engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to explore opportunities and solve complex problems.
- Highly developed management and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to represent Australia’s government on environmental biosecurity risks.
- The ability to communicate effectively with all audiences, and be articulate, persuasive and capable of guiding negotiations to a point of resolution in a facilitative way.
- Demonstrated public service professionalism and probity.
Position contact: Christie Sawczuk
Telephone: 0435 183 368.
Austrade
Solution Developer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $117,157 to $131,786
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 6058_11/25
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November
Agency website: https://www.austrade.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Undertake software development with a particular focus on Dynamics CRM and C#.Net.
- Perform system analysis, investigate technical problems, document relevant issues and provide recommendations.
- Liaise with business users and project stakeholders on technical and non-technical matters as required.
- Work closely with team members and contribute to team process and skill improvements.
Position contact: Amar Chelli
Telephone: (07) 3364 7750.
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
Senior Assessment Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $96,572 to $105,910
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: To Be Confirmed
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November
Agency website: https://www.asqa.gov.au
The role: Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing applications for RTO status to ensure that registration is granted only to applicants who are adequately resourced to provide quality training and assessment and meet the Fit and Proper Person requirements.
- In doing so, applying strategies to manage specific risks under the ASQA Regulatory Risk Framework that are applicable to regulatory risk priorities.
- Making recommendations consistent with good administrative law principles on the basis of relevant information, evidence, and, where required by legislation, giving written reasons for decisions to enable applicants to understand the grounds, evidence and facts that have resulted in the decision.
- Communicating clearly with applicants regarding what is required to participate in the market as a registered training organisation, the process and progress of their application.
- Working in partnership with internal and external key stakeholders, in particular.
- Delivering ASQA’s shared purpose through collaboration with other areas.
- Sharing information with intelligence sources, such as other Commonwealth, state and Territory regulators, to inform the identification of risk and enable a coordinated response to managing risks at market entry.
- Planning and delivering continuous improvement across the Market Entry Team.
- Leading quality assurance reviews of operational procedures and performance outcomes produced in accordance with agreed service standards.
- Actively engaging with the team and ASQA more broadly to determine improvements in practice and formulate solutions with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ensuring effective records management is maintained and up to date in line with all relevant requirements.
- Responding to internal and external client inquiries in a timely way.
- Working with other key stakeholders, internal and external to ASQA, as required.
Position contact: Ali Woodward
Email: [email protected].
Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General
Digital Media Content Officer
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Kirribilli, NSW; Yarralumla, ACT
Salary: $86,761 to $91,974
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 000
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November
Agency website: https://www.gg.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Assist the Social Media Manager in planning, capturing, and editing high-level formal photography for official events, ceremonies, and engagements.
- Produce and edit short-form videos suitable for social media, ensuring content is appropriate for public, official, and ceremonial contexts.
- Draft accurate, engaging captions and copy for social media posts, reflecting the office’s tone, style, and messaging guidelines.
- Contribute to the broader Engagement and Communication Branch, working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team (which includes a photographer, writers and event delivery personnel).
Position contact: Sophie Wilson
Telephone: 0475 207 314.
Taxation Ombudsman
Policy Officer (APS employees)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW. Various locations in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA
Salary: $101,786 to $123,315
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: s26-PO-25
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November
Agency website: https://www.taxombudsman.gov.au
The role: We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Policy Officer to join our team. In this role, you will help maximise the influence and impact the Tax Ombudsman can have on key matters of tax and superannuation administration. This includes undertaking initial analysis of key matters being raised with the Tax Ombudsman, researching and drafting briefing papers and contributing to consultations. The role also plays an important part in holding the ATO and TPB to account in the delivery of the Ombudsman’s recommendations they have agreed, and following up on implementation plans.
This is an opportunity to build your policy expertise, contribute to high-impact work and collaborate across government. The role suits an existing member of the APS who has policy experience and is seeking a new challenge.
Position contact: Duy Dam
Telephone: (02) 8239 2108.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia
Senior Writer/Editor, Technical Publications
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Cairns, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $121,285 to $157,164
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 4188
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November
Agency website: https://www.casa.gov.au
Key duties: Our ideal candidate must:
- Have familiarity with the regulatory aspects of the aviation industry, preferably with an aviation licence and a strong knowledge of at least one sector (such as flying operations or airworthiness).
- Be able to interpret a range of document types to bring technical information together in meaningful content for the specified user.
- Be able to develop and structure large documents, considering the nature of the technical content and the knowledge of the reader.
- Have excellent command of written English, be familiar with writing to a style guide, have at least intermediate Word skills and have meticulous attention to detail.
- Have a proven ability to work with minimal assistance, taking ownership of tasks and guiding/supporting others in the team as required.
- Have suitable people skills to develop new relationships between the section and other areas of CASA.
- Have strong organisational skills and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement of the product and the processes within the section.
- Be able to demonstrate and exercise initiative and judgment in the provision of accurate technical knowledge and advice in a specialist discipline (relevant to your role), achieved through the exposure to CASA’s policies and procedures.
- Be able to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in a sensitive, respectful and equitable manner.
- Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity, and act in accordance with the CASA values and behaviours.
Position contact: Ceri Bartlett
Telephone: (02) 8651 3182.
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Finance Coordinator — Executive Reporting & Financial Analysis
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $118,102 to $127,808
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 101802
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November
Agency website: http://www.csiro.au
The role: Your high-level duties will include:
- Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and modelling aligned with CSIRO’s strategic goals.
- Preparing and reviewing internal financial reports for the executive team and board, including insightful performance commentary.
- Supporting the development and implementation of improved financial processes and systems.
- Collaborating across the Finance and Research Units to consolidate forecasts, identify risks, and contribute to organisational initiatives.
Position contact: Sheridan Gerrard
Telephone: (03) 9545 7980.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia
Senior Writer/Editor, Technical Publications — Affirmative Measures — Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or Disability
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Cairns, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $121,285 to $157,164
Position number: 4188
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November
Agency website: https://www.casa.gov.au
The role: Our ideal candidate must:
- Have familiarity with the regulatory aspects of the aviation industry, preferably with an aviation licence and a strong knowledge of at least one sector (such as flying operations or airworthiness).
- Be able to interpret a range of document types to bring technical information together in meaningful content for the specified user.
- Be able to develop and structure large documents, considering the nature of the technical content and the knowledge of the reader.
- Have excellent command of written English, be familiar with writing to a style guide, have at least intermediate Word skills and have meticulous attention to detail.
- Have a proven ability to work with minimal assistance, taking ownership of tasks and guiding/supporting others in the team as required.
- Have suitable people skills to develop new relationships between the section and other areas of CASA.
- Have strong organisational skills and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement of the product and the processes within the section.
- Be able to demonstrate and exercise initiative and judgment in the provision of accurate technical knowledge and advice in a specialist discipline (relevant to your role), achieved through the exposure to CASA’s policies and procedures.
- Be able to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in a sensitive, respectful and equitable manner.
- Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity, and act in accordance with the CASA values and behaviours.
Position contact: Ceri Bartlett
Telephone: (02) 8651 3182.
Bureau of Meteorology
Flood Warning Network Database Administrator
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $94,563 to $105,910
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 60019500
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November
Agency website: https://www.bom.gov.au
The role: The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Monitor and quality-check flood data and metadata using the bureau’s ARRO Software.
- Respond to data issues and outages, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead station onboarding of flood warning sites in ARRO, including management of metadata updates and communicating changes with impacted external stakeholders.
- Review and appropriately manage data flows during remediation activities and in post-remediation hypercare to ensure accuracy and minimise impacts to the flood service.
- Manage dataflows and coordinate offset changes with affected agencies.
- Respond to data-related inquiries and contribute to documentation, reporting, and process improvements.
- Collaborate with hydrology and delivery teams to minimise service disruptions during the remediation and transition-to-operation phases.
- Uphold APS values and support the bureau’s diversity and inclusion commitments.
Position contact: Harrison Schofield
Email: [email protected].
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Enterprise Risk Adviser
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $118,102 to $127,808
Position number: 101678
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November
Agency website: http://www.csiro.au
The role: Your high-level duties will include:
- Providing expert advice and support to CSIRO units on the identification, assessment, and management of strategic, operational, and emerging risks.
- Contributing to the development and review of risk assessment processes, controls, and documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Preparing and delivering risk reports, insights, and recommendations to senior management to inform decision-making and enhance organisational resilience.
- Leading configuration, enhancement, and user training for the GRC platform to meet evolving organisational needs.
- Monitoring and analysing risk data trends, providing actionable insights to stakeholders and supporting continuous improvement of risk processes.
Position contact: Sheridan Gerrard
Telephone: (03) 9575 7980.
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Assistant Director (multiple positions)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $122,146 to $130,659
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: OAIC-2025-025
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 24 November
Agency website: https://www.oaic.gov.au
Key duties: We are looking to fill six Assistant Director roles.
Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack on the OAIC website for further information about each role before applying.
Freedom of Information Case Management Branch
- Assistant Director, Early Resolution
- Assistant Director, Case Management (legal qualifications required).
Intake and Eligibility Branch
- Assistant Director, Intake and Eligibility.
Privacy Case Management Branch
- Assistant Director, Early Resolution
- Assistant Director, Investigations and Conciliations
- Assistant Director, Determinations (legal qualifications required).
Position contact: Jennifer Perrin
Telephone: (02) 9942 4331.
Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
Facilitator, Leadership and Management Program (LAMP)
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $103,179 to $122,039
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 515
Applications close: Monday, 24 November
Agency website: https://www.acecqa.gov.au
The role: Key accountabilities:
- Provide professional learning and support, such as facilitating in-person and online training sessions, communities of practice, coaching and mentoring, to assist operational and educational leaders in children’s education and care services with developing leadership and management capabilities that align with the National Quality Framework.
- Build and maintain collaborative, effective and genuine working relationships with identified participants and other stakeholders to gain commitment and achieve quality and program outcomes.
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively within the LAMP and LQRS teams, and across ACECQA, to achieve the identified objectives and results.
- In collaboration with the Manager, LAMP and Lead Capability and Practice Facilitator, develop interactive, engaging, and relevant professional learning materials for webinars, communities of practice, workshops, resources, meetings and other activities as needed, to support the LAMP outcomes.
- Ensure program-related documentation is developed, accurate, managed and appropriately stored to comply with all ACECQA policies, procedures and stakeholder expectations.
- Prepare briefs, reports and advice, and respond to requests for information and updates as required.
- Conduct, deliver and assist with organising travel, meetings, workshops, webinars and/or events across Queensland as required by the LAMP project schedules.
- Adhere to the spirit and practice of ACECQA’s Code of Conduct, demonstrate behaviours that support the building of an inclusive and agile performance culture, and act ethically and professionally in accordance with ACECQA’s values of integrity, commitment, respect and collaboration.
- Other duties as required.
Position contact: Anna Lagana
Telephone: (02) 8240 4522.
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Manufacturing Specialists
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Barton, ACT
Salary: $97,148 to $133,968
Classification: APS 4, APS 5, APS 6
Position number: Not provided
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 24 November
Agency website: https://www.asis.gov.au
The role: The successful applicant would demonstrate an ability to:
- Work well within a small team.
- Engage with operational officers and other stakeholders to identify requirements and scope tasking.
- Lead or contribute to the design of operational solutions.
- Lead or contribute to the development and manufacture of operational solutions.
- Lead or contribute to the assembly and testing of operational solutions.
- Contribute to the operation of a modern manufacturing workshop, including machine/equipment maintenance, stock management and purchasing, and assist with new procurements.
- Maintain industry awareness and contribute to strategic capability planning.
Position contact: Not provided
Telephone: Not provided.
Department of Education
Learning Technology and User Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Canberra, ACT; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $75,419 to $78,554
Classification: APS Level 3
Position number: 25/0574
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 24 November
Agency website: https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/work-us
Key duties: In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Triaging and resolving common Learning Management System (LMS) user issues — following knowledge articles and procedures; escalating as appropriate.
- LMS administration and technical support, such as merging user accounts and certificate reissuance.
- Running reports and data extracts on usage and completions.
- Drafting frequently asked questions (FAQs) and guidance material.
- Logging accurate ticket notes and contributing to post-incident reviews.
Position contact: Jenelle Pottier
Telephone: (08) 9464 4247.
